Newly diagnosed at age 34
Hi everyone, just felt like I needed to share my story in a supportive forum with like minded people. I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 23rd August after a routine ultrasound - I have a family ...
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hi Ro10 this is a horrible journey none of us wish to be on.... Do you have a breast care nurse they can point you to the nearest Wig Library where often you get borrow wigs while going through treatment also ask about the Look good Feel Good program it is a great program where they teach you how to use makeup etc to minimize the hair loss ie eyebrows etc Ask where you are booked in for Chemo if they have a Wig library and when the next Look good Feel Good program will run.
I agree with the others over the years the survival rates are a lot higher now and the choices for chemos have increased. this will not remove your fears but rest assured I was diagnosed back in sept 2012 told only 80% chance of survival 5years later.... I am now 4 years out and cancer free.... Please feel free to come and vent cry laugh and ask advice from us here on the forum. we will happily give you our suggestions of things that worked for us.
hugs and energy
Soldier Crab
I agree with the others over the years the survival rates are a lot higher now and the choices for chemos have increased. this will not remove your fears but rest assured I was diagnosed back in sept 2012 told only 80% chance of survival 5years later.... I am now 4 years out and cancer free.... Please feel free to come and vent cry laugh and ask advice from us here on the forum. we will happily give you our suggestions of things that worked for us.
hugs and energy
Soldier Crab